Magikarp
#129 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Magikarp
The best moves for Magikarp are Splash and Struggle when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Magikarp family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Magikarp evolves into Gyarados which costs 400 Candy, which then evolves into Mega Gyarados costing 0 Candy.
- Evolving Mega Gyarados costs 300 Mega Energy the first time, and 60 Mega Energy every time after.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Magikarp, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Magikarp is a Water Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Grass and Electric moves. Magikarp's strongest moveset is Splash & Struggle and it has a Max CP of 310. Magikarp evolves into Gyarados.
About
"Magikarp is a pathetic excuse for a Pokémon that is only capable of flopping and splashing. This behavior prompted scientists to undertake research into it."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Splash | 0 | 0 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Struggle | 35 | 17.5 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Splash
0 dps
|
Struggle
17.5 dps
|
17.5 | 100% |
|
Splash
0 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
7.7 | 44% |
|
Splash
0 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
2.5 | 14% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Magikarp?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Magikarp are:
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Kartana,
- Xurkitree,
- Zekrom,
- Shaymin (Sky).
Magikarp is a Water type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass and Electric moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
29 |
| Defense |
|
85 |
| Stamina |
|
85 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 79 |
Size
| Height | 0.9 m |
| Weight | 10 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 1 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
117 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
157 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
235 |
|
Level 40 |
274 |
|
Level 50 |
310 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 196 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 255 |